Monthly Archives: May 2009

terms: pro-life v anti-abortion

Posted on 31 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I wonder about these terms… which we will be hearing and reading often in the coming days.
What is the difference of impact between
pro-life
and
anti-abortion
What do these terms really say?  What are people trying to convey by them… choosing the … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA, The Drill | 56 Comments

FoxNews: “Pro-Life Groups Fear Backlash After Tiller Murder”

Posted on 31 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From AP via FoxNews:
My emphases and comments:
Pro-Life Groups Fear Backlash After Tiller MurderMany anti-abortion groups condemned the killing of Tiller, a prominent abortion provider who was shot dead at his church in Wichita, Kansas. But they expressed concern that abortion-rights … Continue reading →

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Oldie Post: Pentecost at the Pantheon – rose petals falling through the oculus

Posted on 31 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here is an oldie post.   Take a look also at what my friend John Sonnen post over at his place Orbis Catholicus here and here.
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In Rome on Pentecost, in the Pantheon, now a minor basilica called S. Maria ad … Continue reading →

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A few thoughts about the Tiller murder

Posted on 31 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I await with anxiety the inevitable capture of the person who shot George Tiller to death.
Tiller will now be lifted up in mockery of authentic martyrdom.
I hope to God his murderer is not Catholic.
I am supposing he will be … Continue reading →

Posted in SESSIUNCULA | 124 Comments

Late-term abortionist George Tiller murdered at his church

Posted on 31 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

All… the NYT has this story. 
The infamous late-term abortionist Dr. George Tiller was shot and killed today in his church.
WDTPRS deplores this violence. 
Furthermore, this will bring horrific blow-back down on the entire pro-life movement.
Abortion Doctor Shot to Death … Continue reading →

Posted in The future and our choices | 65 Comments

Philadelphia: Solemn TLM – 28 June

Posted on 31 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a reader:
A traditional Latin Missa Cantata (Mass in the Extraordinary Form) has been scheduled for 3:00 PM on Sunday, June 28, 2009 in anticipation of the Feast of Sts. Peter and Paul at the Church of St. Paul, on … Continue reading →

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More on the issue of the traditional Ambrosian Rite

Posted on 31 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I wrote about the letter of the Pontifical Commission Ecclesia Dei about the use of the traditional form of the Ambrosian Rite.
Now there is an article in Il Giornale about the issue.

n. 131 del 2009-05-31 pagina 4
«La … Continue reading →

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Funny conversation I must share about “dogma” theme Sundays

Posted on 31 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From a skype conversation with one of my witty interlocutors:
"[08:31 AM] … : Next week in the Novus Ordo is Trinity Sunday.  We hate these dogmatic "theme" Sundays.  People could care less about dogma.  I wish the Novus Ordo had … Continue reading →

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PODCAzT 86: Year for Priests; Pius IX on priests, Mass and Holy Days of obligation

Posted on 30 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

In this PODCAzT we will look into the new Year of Priests announced by Pope Benedict XVI and the indulgence priests and lay faithful can gain each in their own ways.
Then, I will start what I hope to carry through … Continue reading →

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Not quite in honor of St. Joan of Arc

Posted on 30 May 2009 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

You might have missed had Catholic Church Conservation not been vigilant.
Yes, YouTube has video produced by the infamous St. Joan of Arch parish in Minneapolis on the occasion of their Earth Day celebration!
Look at it as a sort reverse way … Continue reading →

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